Just a reminder that today, Friday, May 19, 2023, will be an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

Yearbooks were distributed to students at H.E.S. this morning. There are a limited number of extras for $15. Please send cash or a check made out to H.E.S. to Mrs. Karnes (not the office). You can also email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org. The yearbooks are really nice this year and we thank you for ordering!

There are still spots available for the HES Summer Enrichment Sessions throughout the month of June! Visit https://forms.gle/GUmwBBaFn7wLfnqh8 or scan the QR Code below to find more information and to sign up!

Just a reminder that today, Friday, May 12, 2023, will be an early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

Just a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 12th) is CK Day and also an 11:30 dismissal!

H.E.S. couldn't be more thankful for Nurse Toni!!! Happy School Nurses Day and thank you for everything you do for our school and our students.

H.E.S. wants to THANK Farmers State Bank for their generosity this week. The kind words and gift card to Louie's P&R are very much appreciated!!!

H.E.S. is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to THANK Rhiannon Storm and Jackie Horstmann from Country Financial for the delicious lunch they provided this week. We are extremely appreciative of the local businesses that go above and beyond for teachers!

During this special week, HES would like to recognize staff members that have been in education for 25 or more years! Mrs. Ridings, Mrs. Davie, Mr. McManaway, Mr. Moore, Ms. Brandon, Mrs. Dugger, and Ms. Coriasco thank you for all your time and dedication! Herrin Unit 4 is lucky to have you! 🧡🐾🖤

Just a reminder that today, Monday, May 8, 2023, will be an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

🧡🖤Teacher Appreciation Week begins tomorrow! 🧡🖤🌴We have Tiki Rific Teachers!🌴HES is thankful for all the hard work & dedication the staff puts into our children. Please join us in celebrating our teachers & staff this week by sending them words of encouragement! #ThankATeacher #HESteachersrock

2023 HES Summer School: Registration is now open! Please note the summer school program will include multiple enrichment opportunities and is open to all HES students. More information can be found while completing the online registration form at https://forms.gle/GUmwBBaFn7wLfnqh8

Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and it is a special day to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of school nutrition professionals who work tirelessly to provide healthy meals for our students. They are true heroes and H.E.S. is blessed with the best! We can't thank these ladies enough for everything they do special for staff and students. #salad&bakedpotatoes #sweettea #Thanksgivingdinner

CONGRATULATIONS to the TOP 5 AR readers in the entire school! (From left to right) Joelie Crites (2nd grade), Emma Jo Clark (5th grade), Emmerie Hartmann (5th grade), Emmersyn Yeske ( 3rd grade), and Austin Walker (3rd grade). #keepreading❤️

Congratulations to the winning classes for April's "Attendance Challenge". H.E.S. is so thankful and appreciative of all the parents and students prioritizing attendance in education!! #Pribble#Creamer#T.Jeralds#Trexler

Congratulations to April's winning classes in Accelerated Reader! H.E.S. is so proud of their reading accomplishments this month. Keep up the great reading!! #Hardwig#Speraneo#J. Jeralds#Watson

The Science Center in Carbondale will be hosting multiple events and summer camps in the upcoming months. See below for a schedule of events! Visit www.sciencecentersi.com or call 618-529-5431 for more details.

Mrs. Karnes will have extra yearbooks available for purchase starting tomorrow. The cost is $15 cash or check. Please make checks payable to Herrin Elementary School. ALL yearbooks will be distributed on May 16th at school. For any additional questions email brandi.karnes@herrinschools.org.

H.E.S. is so thankful for Mrs. Christy Josten! She leads the H.E.S. Drama Club year in and year out and always produces a wonderful show!!! Come out for tonight's performance at 7pm if you haven't seen it!

If you didn't make it last night, there's still a chance for you to see The Jungle Book by our Drama Club! See you at 7pm at HES!🐾